Vinyl pressings
by Die Regento Stars · 1960
Laila was first pressed on vinyl in 1960. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
6 pressings came out in 1960, the album's first year, in 3 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
X AA 269 251 · 1F III Made in Germany 2 6 9 2 5 1 TF A 0 B PRunout side A, stamped, variant 1
AA 269 251 · 2F III Made in Germany 2 6 9 2 5 1 TF A 0 B NRunout side B, stamped, variant 1
X AA 269 251 · 1F II ΔMade in GermanyΔ 2 6 9 2 5 1 TF A 0 B VRunout side B, stamped, variant 2
X AA 269 251 · 2F II ΔMade in GermanyΔ 2 6 9 2 5 1 TF A 0 C DRunout side B, stamped, variant 2
AA 269 251.1 FLabel side A
AA 269 251.2 FLabel side B
ㅇ 269251 1F 380 Made In FranceRunout Side A
ㅇ 269251 2F 380 Made In FranceRunout Side B
AA 269 251.1FLabel A
AA 269 251.2FLabel B
TN-2A-5054-IISide A runout
TN-2A-5055Side A runout
TN 2A-5054Side A label
TN 2A-5055Side B label
TN-2 A 5054-IIRunout side A
TN-2 A 5055Runout side B
TN2A-5054Label side A
TN2A-5055Label side B
TN 2A-5054Side A label
TN 2A-5055Side B label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | France | Fontana 269 251 TFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Germany | Fontana 269 251 TFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Germany | Fontana 269 251 TFFirst year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Netherlands | Moonglow INT 42024First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1960 | Netherlands | Tivoli 42024 / Tivoli 42062First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| 1960 | Netherlands | Moonglow INT 42024First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1962 | Netherlands | Tivoli TA 42.2077", Single, 45 RPM | 7", Single, 45 RPM |
| 1963 | Germany | Linda F 1357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Funckler TA 42.2077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1964 | Netherlands | Funckler TA 42.2077", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Germany | Fontana 269 251 TF7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Mono · Mono |
| ? | Germany | Linda F 1357", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Tivoli 42024 / Tivoli 420627", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Moonglow 420247", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| ? | Netherlands | Moonglow 420247", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
15 vinyl pressings of Laila are listed here, from 3 countries, released between 1960 and 1964.
The earliest pressings are from 1960, in Germany, France, Netherlands. One of them is Fontana 269 251 TF.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 269 251 TF, INT 42024, 42024) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, X AA 269 251 · 1F III Made in Germany 2 6 9 2 5 1 TF A 0 B P and AA 269 251 · 2F III Made in Germany 2 6 9 2 5 1 TF A 0 B N. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
